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Ming Dynasty

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25 August 2022
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The Forbidden City was given its name because
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only native-born people were allowed to live there.
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During the period of isolationism, why were the Chinese successful in imposing new rules governing trade with foreigners?
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Chinese goods were in high demand.
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What finally caused the Ming dynasty to collapse?
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Manchu tribesmen and government protesters rebelled against the dynasty.
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What happened after the collapse of the Ming dynasty?
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The Manchus took over and created a new dynasty called the Qing.
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What did it mean when the Dutch "kowtowed" to the Chinese emperor or his representatives?
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It meant that the Dutch recognized the superiority of the Chinese emperor.
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After granting trading rights to the Dutch, China allowed them to
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set up trading posts at ports in China.
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Under Hongwu, what system of government was reintroduced?
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Confucian
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When was the Ming dynasty established?
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the 1300s CE
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Europeans were motivated to trade with China because
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they were interested in the high-quality finished goods China produced.
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Whose expeditions contributed to the accomplishments of the Ming dynasty?
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Zheng He's
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Hongwu followed the teachings of Confucius by helping the economy grow and
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by making sure that everyone could earn a living.
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What was Zheng He's most important accomplishment?
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Zheng He spread Chinese ideas and brought wealth to China from his travels.
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To keep order among the Chinese people, Hongwu created
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a comprehensive code of laws.
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Limiting contact with foreigners was the main goal of Chinese
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isolationism
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In chronological order, which factors led to the Ming dynasty's decline?
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ineffective emperors, famine, declining trade, economic problems